Kayaking And Canoeing For Beginners

Author : Canoe and Kayak Magazine
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440696233
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking written by Canoe and Kayak Magazine and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-07-06 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go with the flow! You’re no idiot, of course. You love being on the water and in the great outdoors. But when it comes to canoeing or kayaking, you’re starting to think you hear a waterfall. Don’t head for higher ground! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Canoeing and Kayaking will prepare you for your journey—whether you’re heading down a local river, around a regional lake, or into the ocean. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Detailed information on the different types of canoes, kayaks, and tips for choosing the right one for you. • Paddling strokes, maneuvers, and techniques for all kinds of conditions. • Foolproof tips on navigating all types of waters—from rough rapids to slow-moving streams. • Great advice on using kayaks and canoes for fitness, fishing, camping, and competition. Learn more about: • Safety considerations, including quick exits, Eskimo Rolls, swift water-rescue techniques, and more. • Safely paddling with kids, to make sure everyone has fun. • Clothing and equipment, including how to choose and care for a personal flotation device. • Paddling techniques and how they evolved through the years. • Planning a trip and choosing an outfitter or guide. • Building your own canoe or kayak.

Author : Jon Rounds
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811746593
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Kayaking written by Jon Rounds and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005-06-09 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2005 National Outdoor Book Award Winner. A fully illustrated introduction to river kayaking with a full-color gear guide plus chapters on river safety and reading the water. Step-by-step instruction on essential techniques, including all major strokes and rolls.

Author : Jon Rounds
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811726443
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Canoeing written by Jon Rounds and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to canoeing that uses step-by-step photographs to demonstrate the essential strokes and maneuvers; includes safety tips and information on equipment.

Author : Bill Mattos
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781842159798
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kayaking & Canoeing for Beginners written by Bill Mattos and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beginner's guide to paddling canoes and kayaks, with tips on choosing equipment, safety and and performing maneuvers.

Author : Dennis Stuhaug
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kayaking Made Easy written by Dennis Stuhaug and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect step-by-step handbook for beginners, with sage advice on every aspect of flat-water kayaking, from selecting a boat to kayak sailing.

Author : Mike Svob
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780915024773
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Paddling Illinois written by Mike Svob and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab your paddle and enjoy Illinois' beautiful rivers. This comprehensive guidebook--the only one for Illinois--features 64 trips on 33 rivers. Rivers covered include Cashe, Des Plains, Embarras, Fox, Galena, Mackinaw, Middle Fork, and Spoon. This is the ultimate guide for canoe or kayak enthusiasts of all abilities.

Author : Tom Holtey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780966865509
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sit-on-top Kayaking written by Tom Holtey and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Suzanne Welander
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN 13 : 1634040066
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Canoeing & Kayaking Georgia written by Suzanne Welander and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering thousands of miles of Georgia's waterways, Canoeing & Kayaking Georgia is the definitive guide to Georgia’s whitewater to wilderness swamps — and everything in between. This updated edition incorporates the exhilarating new urban whitewater course in Columbus, and the recently established water trails that actively welcome recreational paddlers throughout the state. Now expanded to cover more waterways in Southwest Georgia — Kinchafoonee, Muckalee, and Ichawaynochaway Creeks — you only need one book to figure out where to float, no matter what type of boat you paddle.

Author : Nigel Foster
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780906754504
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Canoeing written by Nigel Foster and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kayaking is one of the most exhilarating ways of getting afloat, whether enjoying a leisurely paddle or shooting whitewater. This lavishly illustrated and clearly written guide imparts readers with all the knowledge they'll need for getting out on the water, and the confidence to tackle all of the basic kayaking maneuvers. Beginning with launching and basic paddling skills, the book goes on to explain more advanced techniques, including a step-by-step guide to the Eskimo roll. Safety is emphasized throughout, with full chapter dedicated to rescue and righting procedures.

Author : Chris Scott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781912621323
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inflatable Kayaking: A Beginner's Guide written by Chris Scott and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect introduction to inflatable kayaking, describing the different types of IKs before showing you the on-the-water skills to enjoy your kayaking. It covers the gear you'll need and how to maintain and repair it. It explains where you can kayak and how to do so safely. You'll love getting out in the fresh air and paddling, at one with nature.